Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A
Archives for May 2019
Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000
It's been nearly 20 years since the Ankeny girls' track team captured a state title in a relay event. In the previous two years, the Hawkettes almost ended that drought. On Saturday, they finally did. The foursome of Mikala Sidney, Eva van de Mortel, Eva Fulk and Mytika Mayberry raced to a victory in the Class 4A 4x100 relay at Drake Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000
Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney
DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200
A strong start put Ankeny Centennial's Dylan DeAngelo into position to win the 400 hurdles at the boys' Class 4A state meet on Friday. As he rounded the final turn, DeAngelo thought he was going to capture a state title. The junior still led as he approached the final hurdle, but he didn't get over the barrier cleanly. And it was just enough of a … [Read more...] about DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200
Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday
Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday
No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks
The Ankeny boys' soccer team closed out the regular season on Friday with a 3-0 loss to visiting Waukee, the defending state champion and No. 1 team in Class 3A. The Warriors (17-0) have won 23 straight games dating back to last season. Their last loss came to Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, on May 11, 2018. "Waukee showed tonight the level it takes to win a … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks
SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown
After crossing the finish line to win his first state track championship on Thursday, Ankeny's TIm Sindt doused himself with a cup of water on a 91-degree afternoon at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny High School distance star then pretended to shoot a free throw as he looked up into the crowd. A free throw? "I was on the eighth grade 'D' team," Sindt said … [Read more...] about SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown
Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions
The heat took a toll Thursday on many of the athletes competing at the coed state track meet. With temperatures reaching a record 91 degrees at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, the sweltering conditions proved to be a huge obstacle for the competitors, regardless of the event. Even some of the state's best sprinters struggled to adapt. "I was a bit … [Read more...] about Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions
VIDEO: Ankeny standout wins first state track title
Koach Allstars complete their most successful season ever
Koach Allstars, a competitive cheerleading and tumbling gym located in Ankeny, wrapped up its most successful season to date as all three competitive cheer teams finished in the top 10 of Varsity’s D2 Summit Championships in Orlando, Fla., on May 11-12. Koach, which has been competing since the 2013-2014 cheer season, had never sent all teams to the finals … [Read more...] about Koach Allstars complete their most successful season ever
Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson made the difficult decision to not play doubles with her sister, Jordyn, during a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament on Wednesday at Johnston. It turned out to be a good move for both of them. While Alli qualified for the state tournament for the second straight year by placing second in singles, Jordyn teamed … [Read more...] about Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Hawks post 3-2 win at Hoover, will host No. 1 Waukee on Friday
Charlie Pritchard scored two goals and also had an assist to lead the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 3-2 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the fourth consecutive win for the 10th-ranked Hawks, who improved to 10-5 on the season. No. 16 Hoover dropped to 12-6. Pritchard now leads the team with 15 goals. Seven of them have come during the … [Read more...] about Hawks post 3-2 win at Hoover, will host No. 1 Waukee on Friday
Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tuned up for Thursday's showdown against Ames with an 8-0 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. Seven different players scored goals for the fourth-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 11-3 on the season. The Mohawks' record dropped to 9-5. "Our first goal came in the first half on an incredible off-balance … [Read more...] about Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
Ankeny girls pummel Huskies as seniors steal the spotlight
All nine of the seniors on the Ankeny girls' soccer team started Tuesday's game against visiting Des Moines Hoover, including Malerie Rohweder. Rohweder suffered a knee injury last month and recently underwent season-ending surgery. "Tonight was all about the seniors," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "That was a special moment when the officials and … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls pummel Huskies as seniors steal the spotlight
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Haley Grubb, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Haley Grubb is a senior on the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 6-8 record. "Haley is a hard worker and extremely coachable!" said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "She has improved so much this year. I have enjoyed getting to know and coach her." The Hawkettes will compete in a regional singles and doubles tournament on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Haley Grubb, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team places 2nd overall at Regional SCTP meet
The Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team placed in every division of last weekend’s Regional Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) trap competition. A total of 23 teams from across the Midwest competed. The Hawks earned second place in singles and handicap competition, along with a third-place finish in doubles. The team also took home second place overall, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Hawk trap shooting team places 2nd overall at Regional SCTP meet
Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather to defeat Urbandale, 199-227, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the conference. "It was a gorgeous night," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "I was happy with the way we played. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes